A Mother Is Standing Beside Her Child in the Dental

A mother is standing beside her child in the dental office. The child is experiencing a terrible toothache. The mother is crying. She wants to know why God is doing this to her child. What would be the best response of the care provider?

A) Explain to her that God has nothing to do with the cause of this toothache.
B) Explain to her that she is making the child anxious.
C) Listen actively and allow her to express her feelings.
D) Do not pay too much attention to her crying, but focus on the child and try to examine the cause of the toothache.